Göztepe's 16 Shots Couldn't Break Eyüpspor's Wall

Pásalo Puntuación Futmetrix: 13/100. A defensive masterclass from Eyüpspor and clinical finishing failures from Göztepe turned this fixture into a test of defensive resolve—and the visitors failed to break through.

Possession Without Precision

Göztepe, sitting fifth in the title race, dominated possession with 58% but squandered their intensity advantage in the final third. A barrage of 16 shots—eight blocked, eight off target—painted a picture of desperation. The expected goals tally of 1.64 should have yielded at least one finish, but Eyüpspor's defensive balance proved impenetrable. Luccas Claro, rated 8.0 for his performance, was the lynchpin, reading every danger and snuffing out threats before they crystallised into genuine chances.

The Turning Point: Missed Opportunities

Göztepe's wastefulness defined the contest. With 1.64 xG and only 2 shots on target from 16 attempts, they lacked the clinical edge required to breach Eyüpspor's compact shape. Héliton's 7.5 rating underscored Göztepe's defensive solidity, yet it was their offensive impotence that cost them. Eyüpspor, by contrast, showed the discipline of a side fighting for survival—six shots, minimal fuss, maximum focus.

A Lifeline for the Strugglers

For Eyüpspor, languishing 14th with just 5 points from seven games, this draw feels like a reprieve. One win and two draws from their opening matches left them vulnerable to the drop, but holding Göztepe—a side unbeaten in seven—signals defensive intent. The stakes were high: Göztepe couldn't afford to slip up in the title race, while Eyüpspor needed points to avoid the relegation abyss. Neither side got what they came for, but Eyüpspor will take it.